How to Make Vegetarian Zucchini Boats - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vegetarian zucchini boats are a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for those looking to incorporate more vegetables into their diet. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or a side dish, and is a great way to use up any excess zucchini from your garden or local farmers market. Not only are zucchini boats a great vegetarian option, but they are also a low-carb alternative to traditional pasta dishes, making them a great choice for those looking to cut back on their carbohy...

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Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 zucchini
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 6 zucchini boats

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and trim a little off of the bottoms so that they will sit flat in the baking dish. Scoop out the centers, where the seeds are, with a spoon.
  • Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a cup or bowl. Brush over the inner surfaces of the zucchini boats. Arrange tomatoes into the grooves and sprinkle bread crumbs around and in between to fill in the gaps.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the oven's broiler on.
  • Place mozzarella cheese around and on top of the tomatoes. Return to the oven and broil until golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oven. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    503 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 736mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 464mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 619mg